Plain-capped Starthroat vs Allen's Hummingbird
Heliomaster constantii comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Plain-capped Starthroat | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliomaster constantii | Selasphorus sasin |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,5 cm (4.9 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 7,375 g (0.26 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Plain-capped Starthroat
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-capped Starthroat
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Estado de conservación
Plain-capped Starthroat
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Plain-capped Starthroat
El colibrí de pico largo de corona azul es un colibrí grande de México y América Central. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante, corona azul iridiscente y partes inferiores blancas con rayas. La hembra carece de la corona azul brillante. Se alimenta del néctar de flores grandes, a menudo defendiendo territorios de alimentación. Habita en bosques secos, bordes de bosque y jardines con flores. Puede visitar flores de una amplia variedad de alturas.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.